TopSpec Joint Feed Balancer combines a Comprehensive Feed Balancer and a joint supplement. It is a superb product for a wide variety of horses, from those on box-rest to those working hard.Joint Feed Balancer is a very palatable, high-protein, cereal-grain-free, low-sugar and starch, ‘Non-Heating’ concentrated feed that contains a multi-supplement including the levels of micronutrients and digestive aids normally only found in high-quality specialised supplements.Joint Feed Balancer includes the scientifically and veterinary-recommended rate of glucosamine in a daily quantity of feed to support healthy joints, i.e. 10 grams of glucosamine per 500kg horse per day. It is also rich in the building blocks for hyaluronic acid (HA) and chondroitin. The complete molecules of HA and chondroitin themselves are too large to be absorbed in any significant quantity from the horse’s gut. These glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) are essential constituents of synovial fluid. High levels of manganese and vitamin C are also included, as they are important for cartilage synthesis. Joint Feed Balancer also contains methionine and other bio-available sources of sulphur, which help to maintain optimum function in tissues such as tendons, ligaments, and muscles. It also contains a blend of antioxidants, including vitamins A, C, and E, to help maintain healthy cell function around the joints.The superb specification of Joint Feed Balancer allows horses to utilise far more nutrients from the forage and straights/blends in their diet, which usually means that their hard feed intake can be reduced. This benefits digestion and is a more natural way of feeding, leading to a more relaxed horse amongst other benefits.Further Key Nutritional Facts: An effective way to optimise digestive efficiency and feed economy for most horses. A fully comprehensive range of micronutrients to balance feed and improve utilisation, even in demanding situations. High levels of good quality protein to provide the building blocks for muscle development and topline. Powerful levels of vitamin E and selenium, vital antioxidants that help maintain healthy cell function and, together with good quality protein, support healthy muscle development and function. These are vital for horses on high-oil diets. The level of biotin (15mg per 500kg horse per day) that is scientifically proven to improve hoof quality, plus levels of methionine, cysteine, lysine, calcium, zinc, copper, iodine, vitamin A, and soya oil known to enhance the efficiency of biotin alone. Certain of these nutrients also help maintain a supple skin and promote an exceptionally shiny coat. Effective levels of protein, vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, copper, zinc, and manganese to develop and maintain strong bone. Raised levels of copper, zinc, B vitamins, and associated nutrients to optimise healthy haemoglobin levels in blood. Effective levels of bioavailable vitamin C to help maintain healthy airways. High levels of vitamins A, C, D, and E, plus pure, protected yeast, MOS (Mannan Oligosaccharides), and omega-3 fatty acids which help to maintain a healthy immune system. Generous levels of B vitamins for efficient energy metabolism — vital for horses with compromised hindgut function. A pure, protected probiotic yeast and prebiotic MOS to create a healthy gut environment and optimise fibre digestibility. The combined effect of these two yeast products is a healthy gut environment with optimised digestive efficiency, allowing horses to gain much more benefit from their diet. Organic chelated minerals for improved availability. Many factors, including yeast and B vitamins, to help relax behaviour in responsive horses. Joint Feed Balancer is available in 15kg sacks, which last a 500kg horse for 30 days or a 250kg pony for 60 days.Typical Nutritional Analysis: Oil: 6.0% Protein: 25.0% Fibre: 8.5% DE: 12.5 MJ/kg Starch: 7.5% Calcium (Ca): 2.4% Magnesium (Mg): 0.6% Vitamin E: 2,500 IU/kg Biotin: 30.0 mg/kg Typical Ingredients:Soya Bean Meal (GM), Wheatfeed, High Fibre Oat By-Product, Grass, Full Fat Soya (GM), Linseed Expeller, Vitamin Premix, Calcium Carbonate, Molasses, Dicalcium Phosphate, Glucosamine HCI, Soya Oil (GM), Sodium Chloride, Magnesium Oxide, Mannan Oligosaccharides.